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BSc (Hons) Economics at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Through a mix of theory and opportunities to apply this in practice, our BSc (Hons) Economics degree prepares you to work as an economist, or in a related role which is concerned with the study of resource allocation (e.g. business management, policy analysis). Economics is a social science which informs major challenges faced by our societies today, including inequality, environmental sustainability and economic policy. Economics draws on, and influences, other social sciences and humanities.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Accounting, Finance and Economics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll explore different economic theories and perspectives, helping you understand how they shape the world around you and apply to real-world issues and your future career. We’ll provide you with a firm foundation of economics principles to interpret, analyse and question diverse economic theories and policies in a real-life context. Modules include Economics Principles, Introduction to Finance, Firms, Markets and Strategy, History of Economics and Innovation, Leadership, Future Skills and Personal Branding, Applied Economic Analysis, Intermediate Microeconomics and Decision Analysis, Intermediate Macroeconomics and Economic Policy.

Career pathways

We have a strong focus on employability and through placement opportunities and our links with local businesses, we aim to ensure you graduate not only with your degree but also with the skills and knowledge needed to embark on your chosen career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-72 UCAS Tariff points. In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have this or are not undertaking it, we accept other level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests. A Level: 112-72 UCAS Tariff points / BBC-CDE (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. International Baccalaureate Diploma: Obtain 28-24 points overall. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, 3 Years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 19,220 a year (2027/28). full-time, 3 Years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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